Ice Age Ridge Park

Trail Connections

This park on Ice Age Drive connects to the Ice Age Trail and the Ice Age Ridge Trail Junction Area that Dane County Parks maintains. If you're itching to hit the trails and explore the broader Ice Age system, this urban hideaway makes for a wonderful jumping-off point.

Location

Sitting on the outskirts of Madison, Ice Age Ridge Park offers some truly beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. You'll find yourself surrounded by Wisconsin's distinctive glacial terrain - the kind of scenery that makes you want to stop and take a few photos (or just pause and soak it all in).

Geological Significance

What makes this park special is its connection to the Ice Age Trail and the fascinating geological story it tells. As you explore, you'll encounter remarkable formations like kettles, moraines, and eskers - all sculpted by massive glaciers during the last Ice Age. It's like walking through a natural museum that showcases Wisconsin's ancient glacial history.